Interim Fundraising Manager

Job Title: Interim Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,000 – £32,400per annum, pro rata, depending on experience

Location: Buntingford, Herts

Term: Full Time Contract for at least 9 months

An experienced Interim Fundraising Manager is required by my client to develop and implement a fundraising strategy to increase and diversify revenue streams across Hertfordshire. Working with people at all levels you will be a pro-active manager and have the communication skills to inspire staff, volunteers, corporates and the general public.

The role of Interim Fundraising Manager:

Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop an effective fundraising strategy and new revenue streams.
Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Herts Community Fundraiser to develop key fundraising initiatives in Hertfordshire.
Build relationships with corporate clients to secure partnerships and sponsorships in Hertfordshire. Deliver agreed targets.

· Look to develop new business by being proactive and engaging with new contacts. Targets to be set by Head of Fundraising.

Manage, develop and oversee the work of the Herts Community Fundraiser, and (alongside Trust Events Manager) the Herts Events and Fundraising Administrator.
Work closely with the Trust Events Manager to ensure events are well supported.
Support overseas challenges – ensure revenue and attendee targets are met. Work with the Head of Fundraising to research destinations, support trekkers and attend challenges when required.
Deliver presentations to internal and external parties, including businesses, corporates, third party fundraisers and visitors.
Develop new business contacts and progress those relationships with businesses that have selected the Charity as their chosen charity of the year.
Oversee the Community Fundraiser to organise fundraising appeals/projects from conception through to delivery – research ideas and work within agreed budgets. Ensure required income is generated.
Produce evaluation reports for the Head of Fundraising.
Supply the Comms Team with all fundraising information so that press releases can be issued, websites, Facebook and Twitter can be updated as and when necessary.
Attend visits for fundraisers and corporates.
Have a full understanding of budgets and fundraising figures.
Attend relevant networking events on a regular basis in order to promote the work of the Charity.
Understand and use the Trust donor database effectively to aid fundraising, working to guidelines distributed by the Data Coordinator

To be considered for the role of Interim Fundraising Manager:

Proven experience in a fundraising role, working within good practice and fundraising law
Experience of building, developing and managing successful supporter relationships
Outstanding people management skills and experience
Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people at all levels
Experience of organising and prioritising a demanding workload
Proven track record of generating revenue
Experience of working to targets and budgets
Ability to work on own initiative and take a proactive approach
IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Full, clean driving licence
Willingness to work outside of standard hours
Package for the Interim Fundraising Manager:
A basic salary of between £30,000 – £32,400per annum pro rata depending on experience
Free Parking
Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Contract for at least 9 months

Please quoting reference RA11557. If your skills and experience meet with this requirement, we will provide our client with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. By submitting your application to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose.

This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Solutions Ltd. The services advertised by RecruitAbility Solutions Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.